BFV Brochure - Belgische Fruitveiling

Sales systemsThree sales systemsWhat could be more customer-friendly?The BFV wishes to sell as much as possible as, indeed, do the growers who are ourmembers. That is why we listen to what our customers really want and make ourselvesas customeroriented as possible. Our sales systems are a good example of this. As acustomer, you can make purchases in three different ways. You, yourself, can choose theone easiest for you. In addition, you can log on to our extranet with your own codeand password where you can check prices, look at your invoices,follow current orders, see your sales statistics, etc.Live at the auctionOn Tuesdays and Thursdays, registered buyers can participatein our auction hall in Sint-Truiden at the fruit auction. Thetraditional Dutch auction system is in force here via a clock.Moreover, when in season, we also auction all kinds of soft fruitin the same manner. This is based on a simultaneous systemthat all Belgian auctions operate with each other. This enablesyou to be at one auction hall and still buy from any otherauction hall as well.With our interventionCustomers can get into direct contact with the BFV’s commercial department andorder their fruit according to specifications. They are then able to choose the type offruit, its quality, the packaging, as well as the time and location of the delivery. Whatcould be more customer-friendly?Online at homeIf you prefer, you can participate in these auctions from the comfort of your armchairvia your PC and the Belgacom ISDN network. Your PC’s clock simulation will be setto the time of the clocks at the auction and you will receive the text as well asthe images and sounds from the auction online. You will be connected directly withthe auctioneer on the clock. When you log on to the system, the sales data areautomatically downloaded, enabling you to buy starting from the next lot that follows.You can view the average clock price regarding quality and your own transactionswith one click of your mouse.